Ireland's National Drink
Beer is a drink that dates back to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt. In its earliest forms, it was made from grains, or bread, which were allowed to ferment and liquefy. Hence, its alter-ego "liquid bread". Over time the process evolved, with most Europeans settling on barley and wheat as their grains of choice and flavorings introduced with the addition of "grut", a mixture of herbs that varied from brewer to brewer. Hops came next, adding flavor and acting as a preservative and eventually replaced grut as the primary flavoring agent.
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